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Yoodhine Items.

W. L. Mott, of Ellicott City, is erecting q
new dwelling. Geo. II. Pickett, of Day, con.
tractor.
Mrs. Leander Stull, of Frederick county, is
visiting her son, Mr.. C. H. Stull.
improvements to his mill and dwelling OH
yer Ridgely, of Watersville, is making i'm
provements TO bis ont buildings.
Mr.. G. E. Stull has returned home from his
visit to Frederick county.
The Sunday School celebration at Morgan
was largely attended on Saturday last.
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Mrs. Kener, who has been ill, is able to sit
up. Mr.. Joshua Brothers is very low with
malaria. Daniel Hess is somewhat better.
Miss Laura 0sterhus, in company with Miss
Estella Hipsley, will spend Sunday with rela-
tives at Eastview. W
The plasterer will commence plastering A.
Bolinger's house on Monday next.
Mr. Emory Zeppis residence is finished,
and is waiting to receive the painters, who
Some Of our small farmers. who have husked
their corn, complain of its not keeping we'll.
Is it because they useit, Or on account Of the
damn weather2
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Westminster and vicinity is circus going
community, as was evidenced on Saturday last
by the great crowd that visited Wallace &
Co.'s Circus. The feats performed in the
arena by the athletes were the equal, and in
many instances superior to anything of the
kind ever witnessed here, notable "fhe Fly
ing Sailor" by Mr.. Joe Sanders. Master
Frank Sweeney is justly called the ''human
| serpent" The four Walton Brothers gave
some thrilling and startling feats in acrobats
and strength. Mr.. Charles Ewers, as the
bounding jockey" received the applause of
the audience when he accomplished the act
OF jumping upon the back of his horse while
running at full speed. Messrs Dunbar and
Vernon, on the flying trapsze, performed
several acts that caused many to turn their
heads, the most thrilling one being the ''leap
TOR iiie'' from the top of the tent to the arm
OF the other who was swinging head down
wards holding only by his feet. There were
many others usually given in first-class per-
tormanee, such as triple summersault over
two camels, an elephant with a man on its
back, and two horses, and the audience ex-
hlb''ed their pleasure by frequent applause.
The several clowns were pleasing and free
from coarse jokes The concer.. after the
circus was amusing and caused the audience
to roar with laughter. The menagerie, while
not large, contained many fine animals. in
excellent condition. All the attaches were
polite and attentive and readily answered all
questions. There was no confusion, no at
tempt to practice any fraud upon the unwary;
IN Tact everything was conducted in quiet
and respectful manner.
Mr.. Willis Cobb, the Press Manager, took
special pains to show courtesies to the mem
bers of the Press. By his invitation visit
was made to the menagerie, the boarding and
cooking tents, which were in as clearly con-
dition as the average dining room or kitchen,
the side shows, and the horse tent. In the
latter were 1l6 as fine specimens of horses as
could be found, and horse dealers and fanciers
expressed themselves in the most hattering
manner as to their condition, symmetry and
style. The trick mules, the four Rob Roy
! and two thoroughbred Arabian mares came in
for large share of admiration. Mr.. Cobb
can rest assured of a hearty reception by the
Press of;this city at any future visit.
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Death of ..Hal" Mntter.

Henry l.. Motter, Familiarity known as Hail.
Motter, son of the late Henry Motter, Esq,
died at the residence of his brother Charles,
in Manchester, in this county, on Sunday,
October I'd, aged 81 years. He had been in
declining health for some time, but kept up
with indomitable spirit. He was clerk in
ster. He was beloved by all that knew him,
and all much regret his death. His funeral
took place at Manchester Tuesday afternoon
and was largely attended. 1t was attended
by the Knights of Pythias, to which order he
belonged Funeral services at the Reformed
Church, conducted by Rev. DR.. Rupp, assisted
by Rev. Mr.. Eyster.
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weather Record for the week.

October mercury 81 at a. m. and y
at Up. M; generally clear. October 2-mer-
curry SO at a. m. and SO at p. m; generally
clear. October 3-mercury IS at a. m. and
10 at 2 p. M; slight showers in the morning,
followed by generally clear weather. Octo-
Der 4-mercury So at a. m. and 60 at p.
M, generally cloudy. October 5-mercury
40 at Z. m. and As at p. M; cloudy with
light rain in the morning. up to p. m, fol-
lowed by clearing weather. October O.
mercury 46 at Z a. m. and So at Up. NJ; clear.
October mercury so at a. m. and 81 at
IL M; clear.
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The Best $3.50 and $500 But
ton Shoe in the Market
The INCEST and Largest stool
MASS CONVENTION.

There will be Mass Convention, under
the auspices of the Prohibition Party, at the
Court House, Westminster, on Saturday, Oc-
tober 9Th, 1887, at 10 o'clock, A. M, for the
purpose Of nominating candidates for county
Offices. All friends of the temperance move
ment are invited to be present and assist in
the work. John Lloyd Thomas, State organ
izer, will be present to address the Conven-
ton. JOHN w. ANGEL,
oct law County Chairman.
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AT PRIVATE SALE.

2. 703 Acres, in excellent order; buildings
and fences in good condition; quarter of
mile from railroad. Price $500; terms to
suit purchasers.
3. House and Lot in Westminster, 102 feet
front. Price 1900; terms easy.
4. House and 81 Acres Of S1and at May
berry. Price 5000; easy terms.
CHAS. E. FINK, Atty at Law,
sep1o # Westminster, Nd.
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The registration books closed for 1887 on
Tuesday evening, and those who neglected to
register will not be able to vote in November
The lists for the September and October
sittings show that there was much interest
shown. There was total of 1888 names added
and SOS were erased, leaving a net gain of
l65, and bringing the registered vote of the
county up TO $40.
The table belowshows the number added
and erased by districts, also the gains and
losses:
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Eoucksvil1e Items.

The farmers of this vicinity are about
finishing up their seeding. Wheat that was
sown before the recent showers is up very nice.
The public school Of this place is well at
tended, under the care of Miss Barrick.
The Houcksville Democracy seem to be
growing impatient, and the nomination of a
Republican county ticket will formally open
the campaign, which will be prosecuted Wig.
orously.
The pleasant face of Mr.. Daniel Ebaugh is
frequently seen. He seems to be in excellent
humor.
Protracted services will commence at Wes-
ley Chapel next Sunday evening.
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10 FUNNY CLOWNS AND 100 STAR

From every branch of the Arenic Profess
sion, forming one ofthe Grandest and Greatest
Exhibitions on earth.
A Free Street Pageant of Gorgeous Mag.
nifcence will be gwen at 10 o'clock, in the
morning, starting from the place of exhibit
ton and proceeding through the principal
streets. In this splendid professional display
will be seen a long line of gilded chariots,
unique vehicles of novel design, open cages
saf Wild beasts, herd of thirteen elephants,
ponies, camels, jubilee singers and three
bands of music.
D0r Do not fail to see it. 1t viii cost you
nothing.
Two performances daily. Doors open at I
aud q p, IN, which gives a full hour for seeing
the many interesting wonders in the Museum
and Menagerie.
Excursions on all railroads at reduced
fair for round trip. Full particulars eau be
had from railroad asep.
Admission so cents. Children under nine
years, Is cents. ss,l 81
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n No. IVA East Main Street, opposite.
Marsh Hotel, Westminster. Apply to
au20 If JOHN G. FRIzELLs Agent.
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Business Locals.

If you want good Iron Pump Wind En-
CINE, or Hydraulic Ram, get our.prices:
Room 4 Zile.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
BARTLETT SEEN TEXAS.

SUMTER, September lS.-Mr. E. w.
Noise, J:., a son of Mr.. Charles II.
Noise OF this town, has written home
that he saw Charles E. Bartlett, our de-
faulting bank cashier, in San Antoaio,
Texas, a few days ago. Mr.. Noise has
been 4 resident OF San Antanio for a
number of years, and knew Bartlett
both out there and at home. This veri-
fies the belief that many persons have
that Bartlett went to Mexico although
it is somewhat a mystery how he could
have also been seen in Washington and
New York, as has been reported on re-
liable authority. There is also belief
among a large number Of people here
that he has gone to South America.
When he took the Northeastern train
for Charleston, on the night of his flight,
he could have continued to Tampa, Fla,
and reached that city the same day that
a vessel was advertised to sail for South
America.
There is nothing new relative to the
bank failure. Receiver Phillips is quiet.
ly working away winding up the busi-
ness, although it is hard to tell when he
VIII uuLSiIs Ddil!cLL uoiuSucu HOiO
occasional meetings. but nothing can be
gotten out Of them concerning their pro-
posed course. Some of them intend to
fight to the last against being held liable,
while number of them express them
selves as willing to pay up their quota
OF the bond and have no further trouble
about it. 1t is not yet known whether
or not the matter will be tried at the
October Court.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Difficulty Between the Editors OF RI
val Newspapers in Manning,

MANNING, September 16.-A diff.
Guilty, or rather Gaming, occurred this
afternoon on Main street between 3. S.
Dinkins, editor of the TINES, and D. II.
WitherSpoon, editor of the Enterprise.
As Mr.. Witherspoon was returning
from dinner he was met by Dinkins,
who said ''You have insulted me-
and began Gaming Mr.. Witherspoon with
small hickory cane which he had in
his hand.
Some say that Mr.. Witherspoon closed
in on MIR. Diukins, and others that Mr..
Wither>poon was backing against the
wall as Mr.. Dinkins was striking him.
Dr.. Dinkins struck him about half a
dozen bio VS., or until his cane was pref
ty well used up, when they were sepa-
rated by Dr.. G. Allen Ruggins. Mr..
Witherspoon offered no resistance what
ever, and when they were separated
said: You see, gentlemen, l have
done nothing The difficulty origi-
mated from articles in both papers con-
eerning the settlement of the treasurer
and auditor ol this county.
In the last issue of the Times Mr.. Din.
kins wrote piece headed, Truth, thou
art pearl consistency. thou art q
iewel?'' which scored Mr.. Witherspoon
heavily, and in the last issue of the
Enterprise Mr.. Witherspoon returned the
compliment with piece headed, 20
tempora 0! mores IL How the diff
Guilty will end. if it has not already
ended, no one can tell,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
The New American Party.

PHILADELPHIA, September l6.-The
first convention of the newly organized
American party was held in this city
to-day for the purpose of nomina-
ting national ticket. About one hun
dred and fifty delegates were present,
and permanent organization was quick
ly effected by the election of Wm. Ho-
race Hepburn, of Philadelphia, as chair
main, and J. N. Munyon, also OF this
city, as secretary.
After organization had been comelie-
ted, a motion was made that com
mittee Of thirteen on resolutions be ap-
pointed, and that all resolutions offered
be referred to the@Gommittee without
debate. This motion caussd qaite row,
in which George F. Edgar, of New
York, was the chief figure ION the op-
posing side. He declared that the pur-
pose of the motion was entirely inhar-
monious and savored strongly of game
law.
After a spirited debate the motion
prevailed and Edgar promptly left the
hall as an expression of his dissatisfac-
ton, :
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
WHOSE HUSBAND?
Two Wives Claiming One Husband.-A
Case Of Identity.
Columbia Record. 18th.

Judge John H. Pearson was occupied
all Of this morning in hearing testimony
in a novel case which involves the settle
ment OF perplexing question between
two bereayed claimants as to who is the
legal wife OF George Caldwell, alias
George Washington, one OF the unfortu-
nate negroes who was killed last July in
the State House accident. A few days
after the demise of George Caldwell,
Clara Caldwell, claiming to be the wife
OF George, applied to the Judge OF Pro-
bate for letters Of administration. On
the day set for the hearing E. G. e..
Washington, colored lawyer, appeared
for one Betty Caldwell, living lii North
Carolina, and objected to the issuance
Of the right to Clara Caldwell, claiming
that his client, Betty Caldwell, was the
only real and legal wife Of George Cald-
we'll.
A good deal of testimony WAS taken
for both sides to-day. S. w. Melton,
Esq represented Clara Caldwell. Ar
guments will be heard this afternoon at
o'clock.
The amount OF the estate which it is
thought will result from recognition OF
either OF the widows claims will be
about 500 Or $500, the greater portion
Of which amount the Baltimore con-
tractors are waiting to pour into the lap
of the afflicted widow for the damages
she has sustained in the los of her hus-
band.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

The Augusta Chronicle urges tue
education of women as important to
fit them for the trades, and to make
them better qualified for the duties
of life and the necessities in many
cases of earning q livelihood. 1t
says:
The time for the practical educa-
ton of women has come. 1t is as
much the duty Of the State to train
women in the trades, the arts and
the sciences as it is to train men.
Their capabilities to exsct from the
world living have been practically
demonstrated and their right to de-
mand of our government technical
aud industrial education that they
may be the better prepared to as
sumo responsibilities and discharge
duties in life. is just
There can be little doubt that our
women and girls should be educated,
as we'll as our boys. Even if it is
not necessary for them to enter the
trades to earn living, their educa-
tion is important, for the mothers of
the country WELD powerful infu-
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
MGlynn Addresses Five Hundred
Protestant Preachers.

NEW YORK, September l9.-The Rev.
Dr.. McGlvun made al address before
the New York Association of Melhrdist
Preachers. this morning, which lasted
an hour and i half, and was listened to
by 800 ministers anil others. McGlynn
referred to his accommodation /" for
preaching the Chri -ianity was brought
up in," and after referring to the prcu.
liar position in which he found himself
in facing body so di>tinctively repre-
sentative of the Protestant religion, he
presented Henry Georges land theories
and defended them as representing the
cause of humanity.
When the speaker had concluded, a
gentleman offered resolution of thanks
to DR.. McGlynn for his 'able, eloquent
and instructive address," and wishing
him God-speed in his effort to diffnse
the doctrine of 1.-THE fathcrhood OF God
aud the brotherhood OF man," This
created great confusion, and after tur-
bulent scene, which one clergyman cha
racterized as resembling be"r garden,
the resolution was amended by clause
that allowed members to reserve the
right of individual opinion concerning
land theories, and was adopted.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
The Sumter Street Fight.
Special to Neacs and Courier.

Specadt 10 NeaCS ana courier.
SUMTER, Sept. 20.-At the Mayors
Court this morning two charges were
brought against Mr.. P. G. Bowman, as
the outcome of his assault on Col. R. NJ.
Wallace yesterday. The first was a
charge Of fighting and diSorderly con-
duct on the streets. Mr.. Bowman
pleaded guilty to this count and was
fined twenty-five dollars.
The second charge was for carrying
a concealed weapon. Mr.. Bowman
pleaded not guilty, and quite number
of witnesses were examined. The charge,
however, was not sustained, and the
case was dismissed.
Mr.. Bowman made protest against
the fine for disordcrly conduct, on the
ground that it was excessive. The
Court refused to reduce it, however, on
the ground that it desired to put stop
to difficulties between gentlemen OF
high standing on the street. and it Low
fine wele imposed it would have 10 ef-
feet. Mr.. r. D. Lee was present as
counsel for Col. Wallace, but no charges
were preferred against that gentleman.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
A Family Burned to Death.

New ORLEANS, September ls.-At
1890 o'clock this morning an explosion
occurred in the store of Dominick N.
Mesina, at the corner of Enghein and
Dauphine streets and in moment later
the entire building was on fire, and all
escape from the upper stories, where
Mesiua's family resided, was cut off.
The fire must have been burning some
time before the explosion, which was
doubtless caused by the igniting of pow
der, which was kept for sale.
When the firemen reached the scene
the voices of Mesina's family could be
heard, mingled with the roaring and
cracking of the flames, crying for help.
Every effort Of the fremen to rescue the
unfortunate inmates of the burning
building failed, and the entire family,
consisting of Mesins, his wife and their
four little children. were burned to
death.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
A RIGHT ROYAL RIOT.

LONDON, Sept. 19.-Neither Gent nor
Hutchins, who we're extensively ad-
vertised to run 120 yards foot race at
Lullie Bridge to-day for the champion
ship of the world and s200, appeared on
the track at all. Thousands OF specta-
tors had assembled and paid to witness
the announced contest. When the
crowd were made aware of the situation
they were disgusted and soon took re-
venge in 8 riot. They attacked fences,
ratings and buildings on the grounds
and burned several of the latter to the
ground, partly demolished two grand
stands, dancing pavilion and large.
assembly hall and set fire to the debris
which they collected, forming six large
honfres. They then set fire to the wood
en- ratings along the railway and nearly
set fire to Brompton station. They next
looted the liquor saloons in the vicinity
and bombarded the windows and the
policemen and fremenn with full and
empty bottles. The firemen played the
hose upon the rioters. but In vain. After
holding possession for three hours the
mob was dispersed, when the police
strongly reinforced, arrested a number
Of rioters. A railroad inspector, after a
Struggle with the mob, dropped dead
from the effects OF the excitement. The
damage is enormous.
Both Gent and Hutchins had appeared
on the track in splendid condition. 1t
has tranapired that Gent failed at a pri-
vate trial shis morning, and that his
hackers at the last moment forbade his
runHins, giving Hutchins the stakes,
but saving heavy bets, The owners of
the grounds refused to return the en-
trance money, and the people were
doubly enraged.
The majority Of the buildings on the
grounds were either partially or wholly
demolished. Four constable> were
severely wounded. Three of the rioters
were arrested, including one of the
ringleaders.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

We see it stated that the worlds
supply of wheat is sufficiently large
to keep the price down and insure
cheap bresd,stuff. The available
supply in the United States is esti-
mated at 5OO,OOO,0O0 bushels. Says
a contemporary:
This lnsures plenty for home con-
sumption and for export, if necessa-
r., but the price is so low that very
iiItle Is feftFssse= Fss=sshas Western farmer
after paying the expenses OF trans
portation to market.
Taking the situation altogether,
with big corn crop in the South this
year and cheap -four, the prospect for
the Southern farmer is much better
than that of the Western producer,
who can only raise one crop which,
by reason of its great abundance, he
is compelled to sell at low price.
If our Southern farmers could only
be induced to raise their food sup
plies at home, the South in ten years
would be the most prosperous part Of
the United States. No matter how
cheap wheat and meat CAL be bought
in the West, it is true economy to
make our own food supplies"
This is very true and we believe
our farmers are convinced that i: is
better for them to raise their own ra.
tions at home than to buy them from
the West, it matters not how cheap
they may be, and,as far as practicable
they are practicing this rule. The
corn crop the present yesr is very
good and we believe the acreage is
considerably larger than usual.
We take 1t that the condition Of
the farmers another year will be
much better than it has been for some
time past. The cotton this year is
going to turn out very fair, although
not as large as was at one time e1-
pected. The farmers who bought on
liens, are paying up very we'll as 8
rule, but are spending but little mon
ey. If the farmer can become pros
,.erous all business in our section
will revive.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
The Old Grandmother.

When called to the bedside of the lit
tie one suffering with that nisht-tiend d
to children and horror to parents, Group,
the old grandmother used to send for
MULLEN and make tea and ut once re-
lieve it-made into tea now and COM
bined with sweet gum it presents in
Taylor'S Cherokee Remedy of Sweet
Gum and Mullen a pleasant and effect
i've cure for Group, whooping cough.
colds and consumption. Sold by all
druggists.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

BLACKvILLE, Sept. 20,-There was a
meeting Of the directors OF the Black
vile and Newberry Railroad here to-
day. They held an all-day session
without even adjourning for dinner
Much important business was transac-
ted, but OF a nature not interesting to
the public, except that to-day's work
insures SPEEDY completion of the road.
Crossties are now being placed into po-
sition along the road and the trestle
over the Edi<to is being put up.
Col. james Simons and President
George 4. Wagner are both here and
speak encouragingly Of the outlook for
the roads future,